Job Announcement: Part-Time Case Aide Adult Treatment Court - Richland County

A job announcement for a Part-Time Case Aide in Adult Treatment Court located in Wahpeton has been posted.

Job Announcement: Attorney - HHS

A job announcement for an Attorney for Health and Human Services - Child Support has been posted.

New opinions: December 18, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued 18 new opinions.

Judges, attorneys apply for Supreme Court vacancy

Twelve judges and attorneys have applied to be considered for appointment to the North Dakota Supreme Court to fill the vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Justice Daniel J. Crothers.

Norman John Backes 1937-2025

Retired District Court Judge Norman J. Backes died on December 12, 2025

Judicial nominating committee forwards nominees for ECJD vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Committee has selected three nominees for the open seat on the bench in the East Central Judicial District

Job Announcement: Legal Director - Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship

A job announcement for a Legal Director for the newly created Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship has been posted.

NEJD Judge Samuelson Investiture set for Feb. 10

The investiture of Northeast Judicial District Judge Ashley Samuelson will be held February 10, 2026 at the Ramsey County Courthouse in Devils Lake.

Justice McEvers elected Chief

Ballots were counted Dec. 10 in the election for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Lisa Fair McEvers was chosen to replace Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen commencing Jan. 1, 2026.

Lawyers Reminded to Renew Law Licenses by December 31

Lawyers who have not yet renewed their licenses for 2026 are reminded to do so by December 31, 2025.

Supreme Court accepting applications for Rural Attorney Recruitment Program

The North Dakota Supreme Court is currently accepting applications from counties and municipalities interested in participating in the Rural Attorney Recruitment Program.

Job Announcement: Part-Time Juvenile Case Aide - Fargo

A job announcement for a part-time Juvenile Case Aide in Fargo has been posted.

Kelly Hutton Presents at International Association for Court Administration (IACA) Conference in Dubai

Kelly Hutton, serving as President of the National Association for Court Management (NACM), recently represented the organization on the international stage at the International Association for Court Administration (IACA) Conference in Dubai.

New Opinions: December 4, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued 8 new opinions.

Notice of Judicial Opening

The Judicial Nominating Committee is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the North Dakota Supreme Court, which will be vacant due to the retirement of Justice Daniel J. Crothers.

Underwood High School Students Observe Court

Underwood High School students observe court and visit with Justices

Bismarck Students Learn about Legal Careers

Students from Legacy and Bismarck High School visited with Supreme Court Law Clerks and the Attorney General's office

Job Announcement: Staff Attorney - District Court - Devils Lake

A job announcement for a Staff Attorney of District Court located in Devils Lake has been posted.

Job Announcement: Assistant City Attorney - Minot

A job announcement for an Assistant City Attorney in Minot has been posted.

Interest rate set for 2026 judgments

The State Court Administrator has set the interest rate on judgments entered in 2026 at 10.00%.

Job Announcement: Deputy Clerk - District Court - Grand Forks

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk of District Court in Grand Forks has been posted.

Cass County Courthouse celebrates National Adoption Day

The Cass County Courthouse in Fargo celebrated National Adoption Day by finalizing adoptions for four families.

Justice Crothers Announces Retirement

Justice Daniel J. Crothers has notified Governor Armstrong of his retirement from the Supreme Court effective February 28, 2026. He has served on the Court since 2005.